Ariana Grande - My Everything

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Ariana Grande is a multi-talented, hard-working young girl, trying to find a place in the entertainment business. Critics compare her to greats like Christina Aguilera and Mariah Carey, I agree such comparison is justified.

Pop stars have a tendency to shed their clean-cut image, and alienate in the process; the positive image that Ariana fostes seems proof of her good intentions. The follow-up to last year's Yours Truly mixes several genres, appealing to many listeners and showcasing her vocal range.

Ed Sheeran - x (Multiply)

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Never an artist to stand still, Ed recorded x at various locations around the globe, drawing on the experiences and influences encountered. He worked with such luminary producers as Rick Rubin (Eminem, Red Hot Chilli Peppers), Pharrell Williams (Daft Punk, N.E.R.D), Benny Blanco (Rhianna, Wiz Khalifa) and Jeff Bhasker (Alicia Keys, Jay-Z).

This new work showcases Ed's growth as an artist, who at 23 exhibits the poise of a seasoned veteran. Ed says: 'I'm really proud of my new album and can't wait for people to hear it ... It's definitely my best work.'

Post-Beatles - The Black Album

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If you're at all a fan of the Beatles, or even contemporary pop music, chances are you've made this mixtape-like album on your own at some point in your life. The Beatles released twelve classic, must-own albums: almost everything from A Hard Day's Night through to Let It Be.

After their break-up in 1970, they also had a rich life of solo albums (admittedly some were patchy). The greatest of them all is probably George Harrison's amazing and undersung double album All Things Must Pass. Ringo Starr's Ringo (which features some great co-writing from Lennon and Harrison) has some classic cuts on it, while Paul McCartney has McCartney, Ram and a few notable albums with Wings.

One of the great things about Richard Linklater's film Boyhood is how it reflects many aspects of life and, in this case, passing down musical taste from generation to generation. The full tracklist is given on Buzzfeed.

Alisha's Attic - The House We Built

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Alisha's Attic were always the outcasts of pop; always just a bit too out-there and kooky to make a real impact on the charts. Ultimately, it was their lack of promotion and subsequent low record sales that sealed their fate and it's a real shame.

The duo's third album is packed with magic and originality, something that is severely lacking in modern music today. It is full of spark, clever observations and beautiful harmonies. A record that immediately picks you up and out of a bad mood and puts you 'on a vibe'.

Over the years it has gradually become my favourite of the girls' releases. This is an album that deserves a place in everyone's collection.